Salary guide · Kirkwall
How much does a head of department earn in Kirkwall?
Average base salary in Kirkwall
£48,925 per year
per year in Kirkwall · MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b
Leads a subject department. Paid on MPS/UPS plus a TLR (Teaching and Learning Responsibility payment). Head of Department pay in Kirkwall is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average head of department pay in Kirkwall and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average head of department salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Lambeth | £60,770 per year | View jobs |
| Kingston upon Thames | £56,650 per year | View jobs |
| Kirkwall This location | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Kirkcaldy | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Kirkintilloch | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Knutsford | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
| Lampeter | £48,925 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a head of department in Kirkwall is £48,925 per year, typically ranging from £40,850 per year to £58,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Kirkwall tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for head of departments. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live head of department openings in Kirkwall rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Head of Departments in Kirkwall typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £51,500 per year. In Kirkwall it's £48,925 per year — a discount of £2,575 per year versus the UK average.
Live head of department vacancies in Kirkwall from schools, trusts and agencies.
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